Made with fruit from old vines, the 2017 Sicilia Menfi Inzolia Dietro le Case exhibits a broad, slightly flat bouquet. The wine shows accessible and slightly oxidized tones of dried apricot and preserved lemon. Inzolia grapes are fermented with ambient yeasts, or pied de cuve, in stainless steel. It rests in steel for six months. Some 3,500 bottles were produced.

The 2012 Menfi Inzolia Dietro le Case opens to a luminous, golden straw color and straightforward aromas of citrus, chamomile blossom, crushed mineral and talc powder. Dietro le Case (“beyond the houses”) refers to vines in the Tenuta Belicello vineyard planted by Marilena’s father some 40 years ago with locally available clones that adapted over the years to this site. The wine is easy to drink and offers pretty mineral nuances that would face off nicely against grilled calamari or fish. Drink 2014-2016. Importer: Match Direct Wine Import, www.matchvino.com

Dietro le Case (“behind the houses”) is a pure expression of Inzolia that opens with a pale hay color and fragrant aromas of melon, apricot and dried flowers. It’s a simple, fresh wine with accents of citrus and honey. ——M.L.(4/1/2012)—— 87